We offer International Motorhome Shipping services on fast and frequent Roll on Roll off vessels from major EU ports including:

UK (Southampton, Tilbury, Liverpool and Bristol),

Belgium (Zeebrugge & Antwerp),

Germany (Bremerhaven & Hamburg) ,

Netherlands (Rotterdam) and many others

We can help advise you on your travels, the most appropriate routes, shipping methods, local insurances, import and driving regulations.

Booking

We recommend booking Motorhome shipments at least 3 – 4 months in advance, however we are still able to book shipments up to two weeks before departure.

What to Expect

Depending on the port and country of shipment the following process is normally followed:

Booking confirmed

Customs Clearance

Vehicle is delivered to the port at least two days prior to Sailing

Vehicles arrives at destination Port

Customs Clearance

Vehicle is collected from the port 2-3 day after arriving

Security

The security of Roll on Roll of shipping has improved greatly over the years. Although sometimes items are damaged or stolen the risk is now much lower.

We generally advice our customs not to leave valuables or anything unsecured in the vehicles.

For those that wish extra peace of mind we can also offer marine cargo insurance for your shipment, this can cover at variance levels All Risks, All Risks (Excluding Chipping, Dents and Marring) or total loss. Please note this insurance does not cover personal effects.

Customs Clearance

We offer a flexible approach to shipping and will adapt the services to meet your needs and requirements.

We can offer all in services that include customs clearance for both import and export, you can appoint your own clearing agent at the port of departure or arrival, or if you are happy to carry out customs clearance yourself (where possible) we will help guide you through the clearing process by providing you with detailed instructions including GPS coordinates, maps and written instructions*

*Note in some countries it is mandatory to use a customs clearing agent

*Detailed guidance is provided free of charge with a booking (where available), and.is not contractual.

Roll on Roll Off Shipping (RORO) Rate Calculation

Roll on Roll off Shipping rates are charged on a number of different criteria:

Cubic metres (CBM) – CBM is the volume of your shipment, it can be calculated with the following formula: Length x Width x Height = Cubic metre (m3) (normally calculated to the nearest centimetre).

Weight or Measurement (W/M) – The carrier will base the sea rate on either the weight of shipment or CBM, whichever is greater. The W/M rule represents a cargo density equation i.e. light cargo is charged based on the CBM, while heavy cargo is based on the weight. W/M calculations may differ among carriers.

Metre Length – The carrier will charge a rate per metre of the cargo length, disregarding both CBM and W/M. i.e if your vehicle is 6.2m long then the rate would be: Rate($300) x 6.2 = Sea Rate of $1,860.

In addition to the Sea rate it is important to understand that you may also have the following charges to pay:

How is the Roll on Roll off vehicle shipping price calculated?

Sometimes shipping companies charge by length or the greater cost of CBM or weight.

On top of the ocean rate calculated above, you will also have the following costs: Bunker Adjustment (BAF) and Low Sulphur Fuel Surcharge (LSF).

Other fees that may be charged for the export and import of the shipment are Security Fees, Gate fees, Document Fees, Terminal Handling Charges (THC), and Clearance charges.

Is my car and equipment Safe?

The security and consistency of RORO shipping has improved over the last few years, with very few reported incidents of damage and theft from vehicles.

Although shipping is much safer, unsecured items in vehicles are still regularly taken.

If you are to ship then we would advise that any removable items are secured / locked up. If you do have personal belongings in the vehicle, consider putting in place a temporary barrier preventing people from accessing them.

Where possible make sure everything has been stored out of sight and inaccessible to anyone but you.

If you do plan to ship personal belongings with your vehicle, please read the next FAQ.

Can I ship personal belongings with my vehicle?

Most shippers state that they do not accept personal belongings in their T&C’s, others state that they are allowed in Motorhomes or that they are carried at your own risk.

The first and most important thing to understand is that if you do take personal belongings they will be at your own risk!

In practice, personal effects are tolerated, however they should be secured and stowed away out of sight.

For Motor Vehicles we would recommend that you fully secure or separate the area where your personal effects are, you can do this by creating a secure barrier between sections of the vehicles, having chains or separate locks on the passenger doors and boot. You should not leave anything unsecured in the vehicle where people can access it.

*Note The loading of Vehicles with personal goods is at the discretion of the shipping company, they reserve the right to refuse loading of your vehicle. They may also sometimes request additional photos of your vehicle prior to loading.

We can help you obtain global travel insurance for backpackers, short and long term travellers. Including those who have already left their home country.

Why ship with us?

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Competitive Pricing

We offer fair and reasonable pricing for our services and negotiate rates with our partners to provide you the best possible price.

If you already have a quotation, we will do our best to match or beat any valid quotation.

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Unrivaled Expertise

We have the knowledge, information and the contacts to ensure your vehicle safely reaches its destination. We can advise on permanent & temporary Import requirements, Carnet Requirements, Local laws and customs, Insurance providers and Local agents & partners.

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Personal Service

We specialise in shipping vehicles, whether for touring purposes, expeditions or for business.

Every shipment is treated equally no matter the size.

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Trusted Agents

We only use known / trusted agents to clear your vehicle. This helps avoid unexpected costs and complications.

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Communication

We believe communication is of the utmost importance. During the shipping process we will keep you informed every step of the way.

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We understand your needs

We have shipped our own vehicle to many places around the world, and fully understand your needs and requirements as a customer.